That play in the 92 tu game is one of my all time favorites. We were 3rd row behind the goal posts and he jumped into the stands right on top of us. Still remember all the Ags chanting "Peter, Peter" every time their qb touched the field.
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Texas A&M Football
Oh my gracious, there have been dozens of great plays in Texas A&M football history.
With that in mind, TexAgs is ranking the greatest 50 plays in Texas A&M football history. The list will be revealed five plays at a time from No. 50 to No. 1.
There were big runs, big catches, big hits, big kicks and big returns. Some produced iconic moments. Some clinched championships. Some contributed to stunning upsets. Some even came in losses. There was “The Hit,” “The Texas Special” and “Bo No Go.” There was Johnny Football, Sirr Parker and Toooombs.
They will bring back great memories. They will cause great debates. There will be questions like “How could that play not be higher?” or “Why was this play omitted?”
Oh Doctor, it was hard compiling our list. See how closely yours matches ours.
Click here to review plays 36-50.
35. Garrett blocks Auburn field goal (Nov. 8, 2014): The Aggies got out to a two touchdown first half lead over No. 3 Auburn, but the Tigers were mounting a comeback. They pulled within 28-17 and were looking to get even closer before halftime. Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson lined up to attempt a 41-yard field goal just nine seconds before the break. However, his kick was blocked in the middle of the line by freshman defensive end Myles Garrett. The ball ricocheted off Garrett’s right hand at the 26-yard line and bounded to the right side of the field where Deshazor Everett picked it up at the 35-yard line. Everett raced down field near the Auburn sideline to cover the remaining distance to the end zone. The touchdown gave the Aggies a 35-17 halftime lead. That play proved even better later as Auburn rallied before falling 41-38.
34. Domingo Bryant blocks Texas (Dec. 1, 1984): Determined to end a three-game losing streak to Texas, the Aggies got out to a 20-0 halftime lead in Austin. But A&M faithful had seen leads against the Longhorns evaporate before, so there was a measure of apprehension, especially when the Longhorns launched a productive drive to start the second half. Texas eventually had to settle for a 27-yard field goal attempt in hopes of getting on the scoreboard. Instead, safety Domingo Bryant came off the edge to block Jeff Ward’s kick. The football bounced to Scott Polk, who picked it up and rumbled 76 yards before getting tackled as the Texas 7-yard line. That led to an Eric Franklin field goal and a 23-0 lead and all but assured there would be no Longhorn rallies that day. A&M went on to post a 37-12 victory, which would start a six-game winning streak against Texas.
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33. The hideout play fools the Longhorns (Nov. 30, 1939): The unbeaten Aggies were locked in a scoreless tie against Texas at halftime. They needed a spark to get going in the second half and found it with a bit of trickery. End Earl Smith appeared to leave the field, but never actually crossed the sideline. When the ball was snapped, Marion Pugh threw to Smith, who ran untouched by the fooled Longhorns for a touchdown. That was all the points the A&M defense would need and the Aggies wen ton to post a 20-0 victory. That win clinched an undefeated season and national championship.
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32. Brandon Mitchell returns Texas fumble (Nov. 5, 1994): Although A&M romped over Texas 34-10 the most spectacular play came from the Wrecking Crew. A&M held a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, but the Longhorns had just moved across midfield. On first-and-10 at the A&M 46-yard line, Texas quarterback James Brown dropped back to pass. As he drifted right toward the Texas sideline, A&M linebacker Antonio Armstrong was bearing down from Brown’s blind side. Just as Brown cocked his arm to throw, Armstrong delivered a crushing hit that jarred the football loose at the Texas 47-yard line. Brandon Mitchell caught the ball in midair, raced the sideline, picked up a late block from Larry Walker and scored a touchdown that demoralized the Longhorns.
31. Aaron Glenn denies Longhorns rally (Nov. 26, 1992): The Aggies held a 27-13 lead, but Texas was staging a comeback. The Longhorns’ Mike Adams had just caught a 34-yard pass to the A&M 11-yard line with 3:23 to play. But on the next play, Aaron Glenn stepped in front of Pete Gardere’s pass to Kenny Neal and made the interception at the 5-yard line. Glenn then bolted down the field 95 yards for a victory-clinching touchdown.
The 50: Ranking Aggie football's greatest plays (35-31)
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With that in mind, TexAgs is ranking the greatest 50 plays in Texas A&M football history. The list will be revealed five plays at a time from No. 50 to No. 1.
There were big runs, big catches, big hits, big kicks and big returns. Some produced iconic moments. Some clinched championships. Some contributed to stunning upsets. Some even came in losses. There was “The Hit,” “The Texas Special” and “Bo No Go.” There was Johnny Football, Sirr Parker and Toooombs.
They will bring back great memories. They will cause great debates. There will be questions like “How could that play not be higher?” or “Why was this play omitted?”
Oh Doctor, it was hard compiling our list. See how closely yours matches ours.
Click here to review plays 36-50.
35. Garrett blocks Auburn field goal (Nov. 8, 2014): The Aggies got out to a two touchdown first half lead over No. 3 Auburn, but the Tigers were mounting a comeback. They pulled within 28-17 and were looking to get even closer before halftime. Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson lined up to attempt a 41-yard field goal just nine seconds before the break. However, his kick was blocked in the middle of the line by freshman defensive end Myles Garrett. The ball ricocheted off Garrett’s right hand at the 26-yard line and bounded to the right side of the field where Deshazor Everett picked it up at the 35-yard line. Everett raced down field near the Auburn sideline to cover the remaining distance to the end zone. The touchdown gave the Aggies a 35-17 halftime lead. That play proved even better later as Auburn rallied before falling 41-38.
34. Domingo Bryant blocks Texas (Dec. 1, 1984): Determined to end a three-game losing streak to Texas, the Aggies got out to a 20-0 halftime lead in Austin. But A&M faithful had seen leads against the Longhorns evaporate before, so there was a measure of apprehension, especially when the Longhorns launched a productive drive to start the second half. Texas eventually had to settle for a 27-yard field goal attempt in hopes of getting on the scoreboard. Instead, safety Domingo Bryant came off the edge to block Jeff Ward’s kick. The football bounced to Scott Polk, who picked it up and rumbled 76 yards before getting tackled as the Texas 7-yard line. That led to an Eric Franklin field goal and a 23-0 lead and all but assured there would be no Longhorn rallies that day. A&M went on to post a 37-12 victory, which would start a six-game winning streak against Texas.
No video available.
33. The hideout play fools the Longhorns (Nov. 30, 1939): The unbeaten Aggies were locked in a scoreless tie against Texas at halftime. They needed a spark to get going in the second half and found it with a bit of trickery. End Earl Smith appeared to leave the field, but never actually crossed the sideline. When the ball was snapped, Marion Pugh threw to Smith, who ran untouched by the fooled Longhorns for a touchdown. That was all the points the A&M defense would need and the Aggies wen ton to post a 20-0 victory. That win clinched an undefeated season and national championship.
No video available.
32. Brandon Mitchell returns Texas fumble (Nov. 5, 1994): Although A&M romped over Texas 34-10 the most spectacular play came from the Wrecking Crew. A&M held a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, but the Longhorns had just moved across midfield. On first-and-10 at the A&M 46-yard line, Texas quarterback James Brown dropped back to pass. As he drifted right toward the Texas sideline, A&M linebacker Antonio Armstrong was bearing down from Brown’s blind side. Just as Brown cocked his arm to throw, Armstrong delivered a crushing hit that jarred the football loose at the Texas 47-yard line. Brandon Mitchell caught the ball in midair, raced the sideline, picked up a late block from Larry Walker and scored a touchdown that demoralized the Longhorns.
31. Aaron Glenn denies Longhorns rally (Nov. 26, 1992): The Aggies held a 27-13 lead, but Texas was staging a comeback. The Longhorns’ Mike Adams had just caught a 34-yard pass to the A&M 11-yard line with 3:23 to play. But on the next play, Aaron Glenn stepped in front of Pete Gardere’s pass to Kenny Neal and made the interception at the 5-yard line. Glenn then bolted down the field 95 yards for a victory-clinching touchdown.
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